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Rockwood Grill and Blue Star Lounge, Palm Desert, CA

Rockwood Grill and Blue Star Lounge

4.5
4.5
1504 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
The elegant dinning experience at the Rockwood Grill in the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa is a fantastic representation of American cuisine. Come enjoy our menu full of local ingredients and flavorful fare.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 341-1788
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Eric Theiss
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Desert
  • Cross street
    Cook and Country Club
  • Parking details
    Valet is available for a fee. Self parking is complementary for restaurant guest.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Experiences

  • Guaranteed Outdoor Table - Lakefront View

    $20.00 per party

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Guarantee an outdoor table with a lakefront view to enhance your Rockwood Grill experience. Food & Beverage is NOT included. Purchase reserves a lakefront view table ONLY.

What 1,504 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Good for groups

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rockwood Grill and Blue Star Lounge offer "stunning views" and an "excellent overall experience" with exceptional service, particularly from standout servers like Elena. The atmosphere, especially by the water, is "delightful," making it perfect for special occasions. While some dishes are noted as pricey, the "delicious food" and attentive service make dining here memorable.

1,504 Reviews
  1. Douglas

    VIP

    San Diego

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent!! Have been eating here for the last 30 years! Since back when it was Lakewood. Incredibly well done and executed. The salads are always awesome---we always split a salad and the flavors are exquisite and it is more than enough for two hungry people. The entree's are to kill for---steaks are dynamite, the chicken dishes moist and flavorful-tonites was half a rotisserie chicken with beautiful mashed potatoes and veg---great for a cold winter nite. Love the scallops and the salmon---and an incredible bacon burger with wonderful crispy fries. For beer lovers, do not miss the Even Par IPA--yumm! Nice wine list. but the real gem are the waitstaff--especially Elena--love her! Friendly, personable, and a true professional! The food is reasonably priced and a good value. Love this place! Will be back in February!

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  2. Mauro

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service very good food nice people made us feel welcome

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  3. Margaret

    Calgary

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting, outside with view of the lake and mountains. Heaters helped make it comfortable. Very relaxing. Pricy but the food was very tasty. Excellent service

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  4. Lewis

    Palm Springs

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We paid the extra fee to sit outside at the "Lakeside" seating, which was nice. Our waiter was very nice and helpful too. The food was average, I ordered the Lamb T-bones and my wife had the New York steak, both were served cooked as we had asked but both were quite tough. The Wedge Salad was good, the Brussels Sprouts were okay, but again tough and undercooked. For a nice meal at a Resort it was priced pretty high.

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  5. James

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Pricey but beautiful views. Need more healthy options. Salads overpriced due tot he fact meats are a lot more to add on.

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  6. Gina

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent! Our waitress was very attentive.

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  7. Jessica

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We ate here on New Year’s Day as a celebratory dinner as a family of seven. Our server was hard-working and did a great job. The food was average at best. I would not order steaks again as my father‘s had way too much gristle and was not cooked properly. My son’s filet was mediocre and not at all worth the lavish cost. The person at the table next to us actually sent hers back. The salmon was wonderful and desserts were good. Sides were just okay. We were seated next to young kids in the loud space so hard for my parents to hear. Pricing is silly high, but that is what you get at resorts, I’m afraid. Next time we stay at the JW, we will go offsite for dinner.

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  8. Libbie

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had dinner reservations for 7 pm and they even texted us fifteen minutes early saying our table was ready , yet when we arrived we had to wait . The hostess station did not seem very organized nor friendly . Our waitress Ariel was great , very personable and helpful answering our questions about the menu . I was not overly impressed with the quality of the food . I had scallops which were good but the risotto was completely cold . My husband’s ribeye was over cooked and tasteless . Ambiance outside is nice .

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  9. Christine

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful lunch with the family. Stunning views and tasty meal for all.

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  10. Laurie

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent overall experience! The buffet was delicious and a great value for the offerings. Would definitely recommend! Our server was also amazing!

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FAQs

Rockwood Grill and Blue Star Lounge is rated 4.5 stars by 1504 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Rockwood Grill and Blue Star Lounge

74855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Cook and Country Club
  • Neighborhood
    Palm Desert
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet is available for a fee. Self parking is complementary for restaurant guest.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Eric Theiss
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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